Collection by Stephanie Hawkins

Bench Seats

After: A bed for two occupies a new skylit nook on the second floor, further highlighted by its blue paint.
After: A bed for two occupies a new skylit nook on the second floor, further highlighted by its blue paint.
In the living room, the built-in daybed was fabricated by Michael Mellon and Benjamin Winslow out of old-growth redwood. The vintage Japanese and Turkish rugs were sourced from Slow Roads. “We chose the green fabric for the daybeds because we wanted it to be retro looking,” explains Nick, who worked with San Francisco company Hardesty Dwyer & Co. on the upholstery. The Noguchi pendant light is vintage, and the orb sconces were sourced from In Common With.
In the living room, the built-in daybed was fabricated by Michael Mellon and Benjamin Winslow out of old-growth redwood. The vintage Japanese and Turkish rugs were sourced from Slow Roads. “We chose the green fabric for the daybeds because we wanted it to be retro looking,” explains Nick, who worked with San Francisco company Hardesty Dwyer & Co. on the upholstery. The Noguchi pendant light is vintage, and the orb sconces were sourced from In Common With.
The open-plan living area is outfitted with a sectional, large format porcelain tile flooring, and an integrated oak storage bench and shelving.
The open-plan living area is outfitted with a sectional, large format porcelain tile flooring, and an integrated oak storage bench and shelving.
David and Laurie's son Noah plays guitar on a custom bench beside the indoor garden. A Haas Brothers stool sitas atop a Kneeland CO. X Temple rug in a Vanora pattern.
David and Laurie's son Noah plays guitar on a custom bench beside the indoor garden. A Haas Brothers stool sitas atop a Kneeland CO. X Temple rug in a Vanora pattern.
The new den's rebuilt fireplace is clad with the same Heath Ceramics tile as the kitchen island. Avove it is a Christopher Wrobleski rope hanging. A vintage Hans Wegner chair with Maharam leather cushions was paired with a Lawson Fenning San Rafael Paolo coffee table.
The new den's rebuilt fireplace is clad with the same Heath Ceramics tile as the kitchen island. Avove it is a Christopher Wrobleski rope hanging. A vintage Hans Wegner chair with Maharam leather cushions was paired with a Lawson Fenning San Rafael Paolo coffee table.
One renovation request, homeowner Isaac Hase says, “was having a place to drop your shoes.” At the mudroom end of a run of kitchen cabinets, you’ll find another feature the couple asked for. “We wanted to have a dedicated, visible place for our little stash of cookbooks,” Karoline says.
One renovation request, homeowner Isaac Hase says, “was having a place to drop your shoes.” At the mudroom end of a run of kitchen cabinets, you’ll find another feature the couple asked for. “We wanted to have a dedicated, visible place for our little stash of cookbooks,” Karoline says.
The home’s expansive terrace and garden tows the line between privacy and connection. “You'll feel more in tune with nature—embracing sunlight, wind, and the sky—and loosely connected to the urban landscape,” shares Nakamura.
The home’s expansive terrace and garden tows the line between privacy and connection. “You'll feel more in tune with nature—embracing sunlight, wind, and the sky—and loosely connected to the urban landscape,” shares Nakamura.
The house's largest expanse of glass comes at this living-room corner, which a window seat helps make a destination, be it for Zara working with her laptop of the couple's guests.
The house's largest expanse of glass comes at this living-room corner, which a window seat helps make a destination, be it for Zara working with her laptop of the couple's guests.